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which also includes non-home energy services, the taxes and fees can be paid through LIHEAP funds. Example: In a case where taxes for services are commingled for other services, proceed with paying the taxes portion of the bill. J. Other allowable payments are that incidental to the start-up of service including reasonable connection or re-connection fees, delivery fees, deposits, and other fees related to the start-up of service.
.06 Unallowable Categories for Financial Assistance LIHEAP funding may not be utilized to provide the following services: A. Water, wastewater, sewer, garbage, and recycling charges that are not covered as part of the utility bill of the household; however, the LIHEAP policy does make an exception when water is used for air conditioning, i.e., an evaporated cooler. B. Charges resulting from meter-tampering C. Charges resulting from returned checks D. Other charges that are not energy-related and are not part of the energy portion of the bill that keeps power to the household.